Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to January, the latest official figures show, the slowest pace since May.

Inflation in the United States eased at the start of 2026, providing a reprieve to the Federal Reserve as it contends with yet another year of consumer prices rising faster than the central bank’s target.

A Friday the 13th economic report appeared to deliver some fortunate news: Annual inflation slowed significantly.

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in January amid cheaper gasoline and a moderation in rental inflation, but households faced higher costs for services,

US inflation unexpectedly cooled in November, according to a delayed report, although economists warned against reading too much into the numbers because of gaps in the data. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% in November over the past 12 months, down from ...

Jan US consumer price inflation was marginally lower than expected, with headline CPI up 0.2% MoM (consensus 0.3%), while core (ex food & energy) came in as predicted at 0.3% MoM (0.295%).

WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuters) - U.S. inflation increased in June as tariffs boosted prices for imported goods like household furniture and recreation products, supporting views that price pressures would pick up in the second half of the year and delay the ...

We look at whether central banks truly control inflation in the Usa and beyond. Interest rates are raised, balance sheets are reduced, and guidance is given to markets. But inflation is driven by millions of people and businesses making daily choices.

Erosion of purchasing power: Inflation reduces what fixed income sources deliver in real terms, meaning retirees may need more savings than initially planned. Healthcare cost inflation: Medical expenses typically rise above average inflation. For example ...

• The September CPI inflation report showed that prices rose at a slower-than-expected rate of 0.3% last month, but annual price hikes for a range of consumer goods rose at the fastest pace so far this year. • Wall Street rallied after the data release ...

Paul Whiteley has received funding from the British Academy and the ESRC. American voters often rank inflation as the most important issue facing the US. But something odd has happened to inflationary expectations since Donald Trump became president in January